Wix 42812 air filter for the 2002 Freightliner M2 106 6-cylinder 7.2L, the 2002-2016 M2 106 6-cylinder 6.4L, the 2004-2006 M2 106 6-cylinder 7.2L, the 2007 M2 106 6-cylinder 12.8L and other vehicles traps dirt from the intake air before it reaches the engine. This Wix air filter is one of the Wix engine air filters in the HD duty type.
- Cellulose filtration media with skip-a-pleat media stabilization (where applicable)
- Pleat stabilization beads for pleat stability
- Polyurethane or high-strength corrosion-resistant end caps with an expanded metal body
- Wix HD air filters test to a minimum 99.9% contaminant removal efficiency under ISO 5011
Quick facts
- Part: Wix 42812 air filter
- Fits: the 2002 Freightliner M2 106 6-cylinder 7.2L, the 2002-2016 M2 106 6-cylinder 6.4L, the 2004-2006 M2 106 6-cylinder 7.2L, the 2007 M2 106 6-cylinder 12.8L and other vehicles
- Position: Primary
- Material: Cellulose media
- Condition: New
A clogged air filter can show up as sluggish acceleration, lower fuel economy or dirt packed into the pleats. Those signs alone do not prove the filter is the problem, since a fuel system issue can cause them as well.
Fits
Wix 42812 is listed for a wide range of Freightliner and Western Star models, including the 2012-2014 Freightliner 114SD 6-cylinder 8.3L, the 2012-2016 114SD 6-cylinder 8.9L, the 2012-2018 114SD 6-cylinder 12.8L, the 2016-2018 114SD 6-cylinder 11.9L, the 2018 114SD 6-cylinder 8.9L, the 2003-2018 Freightliner M2 112 6-cylinder 12.8L, the 2004-2007 M2 112 6-cylinder 11.1L, the 2004-2010 M2 112 6-cylinder 12.5L and the 2010-2018 M2 112 6-cylinder 8.9L. Every one of them takes a single filter. If your truck is not named here, look up its year and engine in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Primary
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Height: 8 in
- Outer diameter, top: 15 in
- Outer diameter, bottom: 11.88 in
- Inner diameter, bottom: 0.75 in
Build and materials
- Style: Corrugated style primary air
- Duty type: HD
- Media material: Cellulose
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: United States
Interchange: 1000-FA42812
CA30131 · CA5368 · 87812 · 93794 · 14639712 · P544325 · P607965 · P621097 · CA10740 · AF26424 · AF2405 · AF2530 · PCE05576 · LAF6265 · MH20020 · 2812 · A35927 · FA42812 · RCFA42812
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
CA30131, CA5368, 87812, 93794, 14639712, P544325, P607965, P621097, CA10740, AF26424, AF2405, AF2530, PCE05576, LAF6265, MH20020, 2812, A35927, 1000-FA42812, FA42812, RCFA42812, 42812
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wix 42812 the right Freightliner M2 106 air filter for the 2002-2016 6-cylinder 6.4L?
Yes. Wix 42812 is listed for the 2002-2016 Freightliner M2 106 6-cylinder 6.4L, and that truck takes one filter. For other engines, look in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
What are the height and diameters of the Wix 42812 air filter?
Wix 42812 is 8 in tall, with a 15 in top outer diameter, an 11.88 in bottom outer diameter and a 0.75 in bottom inner diameter.
What is the media in this HD corrugated air filter made of?
The filtration media is cellulose. The filter also has pleat stabilization beads and an expanded metal body.
How can I tell if my primary air filter is clogged?
Dirt packed into the pleats, sluggish acceleration or lower fuel economy can point to a clogged filter. Look at the pleats only with the engine off, and have a shop check anything else.
What change interval is the Wix 42812 meant for?
Wix HD air filters like the 42812 are recommended for OEM air filter change intervals. Follow the interval in your truck's maintenance schedule.
